Vendors from the expanded Appalachian area are encouraged to apply and participate in our festival. The State of North Carolina requires that all festival vendors obtain an North Carolina Sales Tax Number and display it in their booth on the day of the festival. You can obtain a free North Carolina Sales Tax Number online by visiting the North Carolina Department of Revenue Website. If you already have a North Carolina Sales Tax Identification Number, there is no need to re-apply.
ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS
All Arts and Crafts vendors must be engaged in selling their arts and crafts that are handmade and/or locally produced.
No retailers or independent consultants selling non-handmade products will be accepted to the festival.
Local for-profit businesses can participate by becoming a festival sponsor. Please visit the sponsor tab for more information.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2023
FEES: $90 until February 15, 2023 $100 from February 16-March 15, 2023.
ONLINE PAYMENT: https://townofsylvanc.us/#/. Please select Greening Up the Mountains in the Type field, then all other fields will show up for you to enter. Please make sure this information matches your application to ensure you receive credit for your payment.
You will need to mail or deliver your PRINTED PAPER APPLICATION to the Town of Sylva, 83 Allen Street, Sylva, NC 28779, or email greeningupthemountains@gmail.com.
When emailing your photos, please include the Business Name that appears on your application so that the emailed photos can be matched with proper application. Please DO NOT mail hard copies of your photos with the paper application.
Your understanding regarding our very manual system of processing applications and payments is deeply appreciated.
FOOD VENDORS
Vendors selling food items which require inspection by the Health Department should complete the Food Vendor Application. Others selling specialized food products such as popcorn, shaved ice, ice cream, or similar items which do not require inspection by the Health Department should complete the Artisan Vendor Application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2023
FEE: $225 + 100 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
The GUTM Festival has implemented a new process for Non-Profit Organizations. Please complete the online application below. Nonprofit Organizations will be notified regarding the status of their application by April 1, 2023.
NO PAYMENT IS DUE AT THIS TIME.
Please be sure to review the Guidelines before submitting your application.
